Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Fire and Eyes

I watch the smoulder in your eyes ... rise
Flames licking inhibition, searing our entropy and ache
I am the yang to your yin, the neophyte to your authority and ease
Your gaze pulls me inward like the claws of carnal chaos

And I submit to the spin ... flounder in your fiery forge
I have died a thousand times in your sight, burning
I have held your heart in my hand, and felt the pulse quicken
Your smile and sinews, the swords that bleed my soul

They and I, weary of lust's bombast, and the lecherous spirit of love
(Love defined to a lad as the physical things ... the flesh and feel)
Yet I welcome the dolorous passion that devours me

The wild providence of conflagration that consumes me
And surrounds our world of selfish sensuality
I look deeper and say a prayer for mercy
But the blaze is too malignant, too wonderfully wicked

Reaching its tendrils to wrap me
I close my eyes to imagine I am you
To imagine the heat of my reflection as it flickers in your eyes
And melt ... like molten madness.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Eight Word Free Verse Challenge" Poetry Contest, John Hamilton, Judge & Sponsor.

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Ralph Sergi June 27, 2019 at 2:31 PM Congratulations on a soulful poem! Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2020 at 5:20 PM Thank you very much, Sir Ralph - blessings! :o)

Sandra Adams June 21, 2019 at 12:30 PM your words burn like the eternal flame of desire....Congrats on your well deserved win :) Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2020 at 5:20 PM Thank you so much, Sandra, what a sweet Comment! Blessings! :o) <3

John Hamilton June 21, 2019 at 12:13 PM Another masterful write Greg, somehow you keep topping yourself with each write, I never tire of your style as evidenced by another win...congrats! Gregory Richard Barden January 4, 2020 at 5:19 PM Thank you so much, Buddy - this meant a lot! :o)

Jennifer Proxenos June 16, 2019 at 12:57 PM Excellent, terrific poetry Gregory, smooth and silky, fiery and blazing - I look deeper and say a prayer for mercy, but the blaze is too malignant, too wonderfully wicked - thought provoked words. Well done, Jennifer. Gregory Richard Barden June 19, 2019 at 1:40 AM Oh, that's very sweet of you to say, Jennifer, and I so value your thoughtful opinion and kind words! Blessings to you, my friend! :-) <3